单词 | the chop |
释义 | the chop the chop F0 MAINLY UK (US USUALLY the axe) the situation in which your job is taken away from you, either because you have done something wrong or as a way of saving money: » If you're late for work again, you'll be for the chop.» Anyone stepping out of line is liable to get the chop.» Hundreds of workers at the factory have already been given the chop.Thesaurus+: ↑Firing staff and being firedF0 the ending of a factory, school, etc. or plan: » When the reorganization occurs, the smaller departments will be the first for the chop.» Many of these special schools are facing the chop.Thesaurus+: ↑Ends and endingsMain Entry: ↑chop |
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